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Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2017
Summary
This Act allows the UK government to spend money on public services in advance of Parliament's formal budget approval, and to adjust spending between different departments as circumstances change. It's a practical measure to keep government running, but relies on trust that the money will be spent responsibly.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing the government to access money before Parliament formally approves the budget, and to make adjustments to spending plans when needed. This helps keep essential public services running smoothly without delays, especially when unexpected situations arise.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry this gives the government too much spending power without proper oversight from Parliament first. Some believe it reduces democratic control over public money and could lead to wasteful spending without enough scrutiny.
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People's Vote0 votes
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading28 Feb 2017
- 2nd reading1 Mar 2017
- 3rd reading1 Mar 2017
Lords
- 1st reading2 Mar 2017
- 2nd reading9 Mar 2017
- 3rd reading9 Mar 2017
Royal Assent16 Mar 2017
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